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The SR7 is not as vocal forward and not as energetic in the mids and highs. Compared to the Penon FAN2
I never heard the Teas did they have a more relaxed treble as well?
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Relaxed treble but even more forward vocals. It’s definitely the calling card on the OG Teas
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Fan2 is really out there too I love it ,SR7 brings the sub bass to the mix. The vocals may not be as forward as the F2 from first listen but smoother and more full bodied.
SR7 spent the night on the rack so lets see if anything changed this am.
Whatever DD they put inside is quality.
Still trying to wrap my head around this sound signature as I dont have anything that sounds like it with this kind of treble.
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Spending some more time after one night burn in. With the Sound Rhyme SR7
Threw on the Penon Vocal Cable and JVC Spiral Dots
Some quick observations
I started yesterday with Bass and Treble Swich On.
Spent the day in that position and was finding the bass over powers the vocals on certian tracks. Mostly on some Female vocal tracks.
Bass was also effecting the stage.
Today: Bass Switch OFF Treble ON
Highs balanced out a bit more.
DD playing lower into sub bass.
No dought the bass switch adds more weight to Vocals but a tad too much for female vocals .
Without Bass switch ON, The Bass is very balanced in the mix enough to add great micro details and fast with the Mid Bass slam.
Stage is realy wide and deep and has great height. 
This is the ultimate setting for me for Vocals and rock.
Now compared to the PENON FAN2 as I was going back and forth.
- Bass goes lower on the SR7 tho the graph shows otherwise probable because the added weight and slightly less speedy drivers. I thonk overall the SR7 is better quality than F2.
Vocals vs F2 you get more information, with better clarity 1Mid BA vs 4 no surprise here. So more quantity and quality sound more natural in the overall mix. The SR7 sounds more natural and smooth.
More Balanced than F2 Bass/Mids/Highs mix
F2 has a funner 3D stage but the SR7 keeps you more focused on Vocals.
I am having a really hard time trying to figure out what switch position is my favorite?
Going to try a different cable my favorite from XINHS to add some note weight with Bass switch off and see I have a sneaky Suspicion that will be the winning combo. And will report back in my full review this weekend.
Bass ON Definitely FUN
Bass OFF laser focused Vocals
Thats it for now.
(UPDATE:) Later that eve…
Back to Bass switch On.
That Penon Vocal Cable not a good pairing too much of a good thing is not a good thing.
A Simple SPC much smoother. For thoose that just said that was alot of whooey for cables thats ok if you dont believe or cant hear a difference you save yourself some money and the stock cable is very nice
Love this $20 Baller 2 core SPC:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mrP5oYM
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Ima probably buy one this weekend when i have some time. Thanks for the write up
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I hate writing reviews so much Happier with shooting Vids.
Did you ever do written stuff Chris?
What’s your take on cables? Am I full of shit or is there a difference you hear as well?
I dont believe cables make a radical difference like some state on HeadFi,
But I believe you can tilt the sound profile with different metal mixes.
And treat cables as last tweek fine tuning and mostly bling factor with a good dose of Psychoacoustics?
Just a friendly inquiry not to put you on the spot I am genuinely curious on your take.
More chilling with the SR7 put the bass switch back to ON!
MeganTheeStalion Belting out some dirty nasty vocals with a shit tonne of musical bass.
Not sure how they made a bassy , vocal set?
WOW track: Queen “I Want It All” insane stage and dynamics Holy Shit Factor Level Funometer!
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Nah, fuck that. tried…not fun…no point in doing stuff that’s not fun unless you have to.
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Bassy vocals sound right up my alley!
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What do you think about Vocal cable with SR7?
In curious to try also these 2 from the same store you got cheaper SPC
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He wrote about the Vocal cable with the SR7 here:
That was a big negative Ghost Rider on the Penon vocal cable, it was a terrible pairing. Just made everything sounds too forced in the vocals. And not only that, it kind of muddied up the bass a bit. I really didn’t like it. I switched over to a different XINHS cable That was my normal favorite and again not not great. I honestly found that $20. 2 core SPC cable from that wholesaler. And it seems to be wonderful, the one in the picture. It’s awesome, highly recommended.
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I bought the first one in copper/red but i like the look of this dark grey one as well
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mPUhO2u
I actually bought this one as its looks more flexible and the seller recommended it.
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Is it the exact same shell as the Indigo or just similar looking?
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Did you get some info about the price difference of blue/red version?